to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
target group; target persons
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
since one was born; (in) all one's life
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
eclipse period (in viral lifecycle); eclipse phase; dark age
muddy water; red-light district
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape; sexual assault
to make a habit of; to make it a practice to
to guffaw; to roar with laughter; to laugh heartily
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
provision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.); providing a meal; lunch service
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
killing by running over with a car or train
inferior; coarse; poor quality; inadequate; deteriorated